Obituaries

BELLA VISTA — Lona Bowman, 71, of Bella Vista, passed away Sept. 9, 2019. She was born March 29, 1948, in Fayetteville, N.C., to Thomas and Edith Everett.

She was a strong believer in Christian faith, enjoyed listening to Christian music, lollygagging and spending time with her friends and family.

Survived by husband Joseph Bowman; son Andy Bowman; sisters Lorene Bassett, Marty Belch and Katie Weber; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth St., Rogers, Ark. Online condolences: www.benton countyfuneralhome.com.

BENTONVILLE — Caroline C. Conklin, 100, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away late in the afternoon Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, peacefully in her home. She was born June 23, 1919, in Keota, Iowa, to Walter and Ruth Sheets

She married Clifford L. Conklin on Jan. 10, 1943, in Washington, Iowa. They shared 71 years of marriage together. They farmed their own land for over 30 years in Iowa before moving to Bentonville, Ark., in October 1976.

She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and enjoyed every aspect of all of them. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to church, spending time with her family and being an active member of the P.E.O.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Clifford.

Caroline is survived by many, including: Craig Conklin and wife Shirley from Iowa, Rex Stout and wife Dorothy from Iowa, Shirley Waldrop of Iowa, Robert Wide and wife Janice of Iowa, Carol Peterson and husband Eric of Arkansas, Nicole Seek of Arkansas, Jody Burkett and wife of Arkansas, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16 at The First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville. In lieu of flowers, a Clifford and Caroline Conklin Memorial Fund has been set up at The First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville, 901 NE “J” St., Bentonville, Ark., 72712. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be shared at Stockdale-Moodyfs.com.

BENTONVILLE — Retired Army Col. Gale E. Demaree passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at the House of Three in Rogers, Ark.

Gale attended K-12 in Burwell Public Schools. At the University of Nebraska he received his MS in pharmacology. During his nearly 30 years in the Army Medical Service Corps, he received an MS in public health from the University of North Carolina and a Ph.D. in pharmacology from

the University of Alabama.

He was very active in Barbershop activities to include singing and administration.

He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Helen Thomas Demaree; one niece; nephews; cousins and many friends.

He was laid to rest at Fayetteville National Cemetery. A celebration of Gale’s life in song will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Chapel in Rogers. Military honors will be provided.

Memorials may be made in memory of Gale Demaree to Circle of Life, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark., 72712, or to a charity of choice. Arrangements: Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services. Condolences: Stockdale-Moodyfs.com

FAYETTEVILLE — Carol E. Brodnax, passed away Sept. 12, 2019. She was born in Fort Payne, Ala., July 9, 1938, to George and Frances Lewis.

Carol was an artist and a lover of flowers, particularly roses. She and her husband, Gary, owned and operated Hays & Sanders Bookshop in Fayetteville from 1986 until 1997. Carol was a shy person, but in time she became comfortable working with the public and dearly loved the bookshop and her customers.

After the bookstore, Carol worked at McRoy and McNair in downtown Fayetteville. She adored her fellow worker, the late Edith Keen, and still saw many of her acquaintances from the bookshop.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Dawn Holland of Brookings, Ore.; sister Linda Bowman of Louisiana; and husband Gary Brodnax.

She will be buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Fayetteville. Condolences: www. eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Helen B. DuRell, 96, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. She was born July 16, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., to Hugo and Helene Radau.

She was the beloved wife of Clarence DuRell, who preceded her in death, as did her parents, grandson Joseph Herman and son Roger DuRell.

Helen spent most of her life in office management, and worked many years for Ozark Guidance Center. Most remarkably, Helen was assigned to the spacesuit decontamination team following the Apollo 11 mission.

Survivors include daughters Sue Herman and husband Lee and Betty Bidwell and husband Michael; grandchildren Beth Stana, Alice Jackson, Denise Herman; great-grandchildren Savannah Stana, Max Herman, Mary Herman and Derek Jackson; loving niece Marie Cyboran; dear friends Bob and Kay Jones, Gary Crews; and other family members and friends.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, online guestbook and obituary at www.heritageof nwa.com.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Walnut Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Circle of Life Hospice for the wonderful care they provided Helen.

FAYETTEVILLE — Loretta Lee Gibson passed on Sept. 10, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark., from endstage liver disease. Loretta was born Jan. 13, 1958, in Forrest City, Ark., to William Edward Gibson and Neva Buchanan Gibson.

She graduated from Rogers High School in 1976, attended the University of Arkansas, and worked in the corporate headquarters of Tyson Foods in Springdale for 30 years.

From a young age Loretta was an “animal person,” bonding first with the loyal family dog Smokey and then later caring for and riding several horses owned by the Gibson Family. She forged a special bond with Miss Priss, Rocket, and the mighty-butgentle Bourbon Red.

In her later years, she loved and was loved by several generations of felines, including Sydney, Callie, Twiggy, Oscar, and Simon. She enjoyed CNN, Animal Planet, and National Geographic magazine.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents and older sister Neva Jean.

She is survived by brother Paul Gibson of Cross Roads, Texas; sister Marianne Baxter of Fayetteville, Ark.; nieces Deidre Leonard of Fayetteville, Ark., Marinda Baxter of Estes Park, Colo., and Laura Lyons of Knoxville, Tenn.; nephew Dr. Matthew Lyons of Memphis, Tenn.; grandnephew Jack Leonard of Fayetteville, Ark.; and grandnieces Katie Jane Leonard and Charlotte Rose Leonard, both of Fayetteville, Ark.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 E. Longview Drive, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703-4618. To place an online tribute, visit www.mooresfuneral chapel.com.

FAYETTEVILLE — Betty Jane Rodefer Mahoney, 95 years young, left to be with our Lord on Sept. 11, 2019. She was born in Baltimore, Md., and her life took her to many places with Fayetteville, Ark., being her final home.

She is survived by her loving children Bill (Ruth) Dacus of Merced, Calif., Larry (Patricia) Dacus of Tiptonville, Tenn., Roger (Karen) Dacus of Land O’ Lakes, Fla., Michael Mahoney of Little Rock, Ark., Elizabeth Garrett of Fayetteville, Ark., and Patrick Mahoney of Little Rock, Ark.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by husband Daniel P. Mahoney, daughter Margie Greene and three grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tontitown. Ark. Interment at Little Rock National Cemetery at noon on Monday, Sept. 23.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up at St. Jude Children’s Hospital, account #11743106. This was an important charity for Betty. Donations by mail can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bentonville. Condolences: www.epting funeralhome.webs.com.

LOWELL — Herschel Ray Rush, 85 of Lowell passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at his home. He was born Feb. 24, 1934, in Mountainburg, Ark., to Paris Glenn and Thelma Pauline Baker Rush.

Herschel was a regional manager for AMPI, served in the Marine Corps and was a member of Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

He loved playing music, horses and his family was the most important thing to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Glenn Eugene Rush.

Survivors include son Glen Ray Rush and wife Melody of Tontitown; daughters Linda Jean Brown and husband Clifford of Lowell and Rhonda Rush of Springdale; grandchildren Jonathan, Jared, Tanner, Haley, Brandon and Andrea; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at 11 a.m., at Baptist Ford Cemetery in Fayetteville. Visitation will be Monday from 9-10 a.m., at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www. siscofuneral.com.

ROGERS — Alan David Buck, age 69, of Rogers, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, at his home. He was born March 10, 1950, in Malvern, Ark., the son of Willa Mae Green and John Buck.

Alan served in the Marine Corps. He worked at Walmart for many years. He was an avid Razorback fan. Go Hogs! Alan enjoyed all things outdoors. Most of all, he enjoyed his family and the times we spent together.

Alan was an amazing man whose legacy will live on in the ones he loved and who loved him. We will always remember his kindness, generosity, strength, courage, endurance, wisdom and goodness. He touched everyone who knew him with his willingness to serve, to help, to protect. We are grateful…

Alan was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenny.

Alan is survived by his wife, Diana L. Rogers, whom he married July 14, 2010; brother Jeff Buck and wife Tena of Maumelle, Ark.; four sons and four daughters, Richard Buck and wife Sarah of San Rafael, Calif., Robert Buck of California, Kaila Buck of Ozark, Mo., Kelsey Buck of Springfield, Mo., Seay Floyd and wife Michelle of Lowell, Ark., Grant Floyd and fiancee Mercedes of Pea Ridge, Ark., Autumn Bradford and husband Jesse of Missouri, and Leah Dillard and husband Mark of Bella Vista, Ark.; nephews Derek Buck and wife Abby of Maumelle, Ark., and Evan Buck and wife Rylee of Bryant, Ark; grandchildren (whom he adored and who adored him) Daniel, Adam, Erin, Joe, Addie Mae, Aiden, Kingston, Rowan, Eliza Jane, Stella, Ellie, Stetson, Trenton, Makenzee, Bentley and Holden; and great-grandson Jaxson.

Memorials may be sent to Circle of Life Hospice. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bentonville. Condolences: www.epting funeralhome.webs.com

ROGERS — Wa n d a Louise Cruse, 72, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Sept. 5, 2019, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. Born Wanda Smith on Aug. 8, 1947, in Rogers, Ark., she was a lifelong resident of Northwest Arkansas.

Wanda worked for many years at Daisy Manufacturing and developed lifelong friendships while there. After Daisy, Wanda worked several years for the county collectors office in both Boone and Benton counties.

Wanda’s relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was a strong aspect of her life. She had the assurance she would be joining her beloved parents, Gregory and Mildred Smith, who preceded her in death, in the eternal celebration that is Heaven. She goes with assurance that there will be no more tears, no more sickness, and no more calories! Hallelujah!

Wanda is survived by husband Ron Cruse of Omaha, Ark.; daughter Tammy Malcom (Danny) of Rogers Ark.; son Steven Birchfield of Rogers, Ark.; granddaughter Brittany Roller (Jacob) of Springdale, Ark.; grandson Tyler Love of Rogers, Ark.; six great-grandchildren; sister Connie Kincy (Dennis) of Rogers and brother Dale Smith, of Bentonville, Ark.

There will be a memorial held for Wanda at the Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home chapel on Sept. 23, 2019, at 10 a.m., 3800 W. Walnut St., Rogers, Ark. All family and friends are welcome to attend and share your favorite stories about the woman that we all loved and will miss intensely.

ROGERS — Dolly Kay Mayes, nee DeCoursey, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 20, 1937, to Leonard and Ellen (Scott) De Coursey.

She was preceded in death by beloved son Mitchell, grandson Ashton and Kilty April.

She is survived by daughters Jessamyn Goodwin, Ellen Mayes and Peri Mayes; grandchildren Lacy, Shea and Logan; and dear friend Sally Richard-Singh.

Dolly was a medical technologist who loved art, nature, animals and intellectual discussions. She was fiercely intelligent and well before her time in her passion for social justice and protecting the environment.

Dolly Kay was loved more than she knew and will be missed. But we will see her again in that better place where all is known at last.

Online condolences: www. WestfieldChapel.com.

ROGERS — Daniel David McMillon, 42 of Rogers, Ark., passed away Sept. 4, 2019, in Bentonville, Ark. He was born Feb. 20, 1977, in Denver, Colo., the son of Virginia Moody Frey. He was preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by partner Carl Wesley Lyles Jr. of the home; sister Alysia Blankenship of Denver, Colo.; brother Rick McMillon of Fla.; and mother-in-law Eileen Lyles of Hot Springs, Ark.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. Fourth St., Rogers, Ark. Memorial contributions can be sent to Heavenly Paws Rescue. Online condolences can be made at www.bentoncounty funeralhome.com.

ROGERS — Carol Ann Scott, 74, of Peoria, Ill., and Rogers, Ark., died Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. She was born April 14, 1945, in Quincy, Ill., to Harold Rosser Gaskill and Mary Jean Gaskill.

She grew up in Quincy and after attending college, married John Franklin Scott on June 18, 1965. They remained happily married until his death May 9, 2014.

Carol is survived by children David J. Scott and wife Kelly of Washington Ill., Rebekah L. Scott Patten and husband Robert of Rogers Ark., and Stephen M. Scott and Melissa of Fort Worth, Texas; younger siblings R. Joe Gaskill and wife Pam of St. Augustine, Ill., Mary E. King and husband John of New Freedom, Pa., and David K. Gaskill and wife Debby of East Peoria, Ill.; grandchildren Jacob Scott, Rachel Scott Musselman and husband Scott, Daniel Scott, Caleb Scott, Madeleine Patten, Emily Patten, Josephine Patten, Victoria Patten, Isabelle Patten, Audrey Scott and Ava Scott great grandchildren Joseph Musselman and Edith Musselman; many other beloved family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, younger brother Harold Richard Gaskill, who died shortly after birth, and stillborn son John Franklin Scott.

Carol was an artist and master of all creative handiwork. She will be remembered for her quilts, paintings, cards, stamp crafts, needlework, crocheting, and gift for making beautiful things. She was an avid gardener and loved spending time with family and friends. She had a quick laugh, a kind heart, and gave great hugs and shared a smile with every person she met. She was a devoted wife, sister, mother and grandmother and will be sorely missed.

A service to celebrate a life well-lived will be held in Peoria, Ill., at Calvary Baptist Bible Church at 11 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2014. In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family welcomes you to join in creating an outdoor sitting area and planting of rosesin her memory at Primrose Retirement Community, where she lived in Northwest Arkansas. Contributions can be made to www.gofundme.com/ carol-scott-memorial.

Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

SPRINGDALE — Joye Baker, 72, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Springdale, Ark. She was born Jan. 12, 1947, in Crossett, Ark., to her loving parents Ralph and Iva (Riggins) Gabbard. Joye was a full-time mother and devoted her time to caring for her family. She was a devout member of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by sons Rick Baker of Springdale, Jerry Baker and Richard Baker, both of Fayetteville; daughter Missy Douthitt of Fayetteville; sister Linda Niccum of Fayetteville; brother Steve Rogers of Van Buren; her beloved 13 grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Buckner Cemetery in Fayetteville. To place an online tribute, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

SPRINGDALE — Mary Wanda Fuller, 79, of Springdale passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1940, in Compton, Ark., to Flem and Ola Bryant Greer.

Mary was the co-owner/ operator of Fullers Store Fixtures along with her husband. She was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Springdale. She was a gospel singer, an ordained minister and served in prison ministry.

She loved her family and her church very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two daughters and a grandson.

Survivors include husband

Larry Fuller of the home; sons Doug Weaver of Paragould, Ark., and Buck Fuller of Bentonville; daughters Wanda Beach and Denise Fuller, both of Springdale; sister Dorothy Elliott and husband Bobby of Missouri; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Springdale with Pastor Clark Snow officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m., at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.

YSPRINGDALE — Marvin C. Treat, age 86, of Springdale, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. He was born Feb. 6, 1933, in Marshall, Ark., the son of Homer Treat and Eula Treece Treat.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Juanita McClellan and brother Willard

Treat.

Marvin is survived by wife Doris Jeane of the home; children Joy Marshall, Linda Treat, Martin Treat and Michael Treat, all of Fayetteville; stepson Mark Bickford of Fayetteville and step-daughter Diana Wheaton of Evergreen, Colo.; and niece Jeannie Kisner of Cane Hill, Ark.

Marvin was drafted into the Army shortly after graduating Fayetteville High School. He served from April 7, 1953, to March 22, 1955, with rank of private first class during the Korean War. He retired in 1993 after 35 years at Standard Register in Fayetteville.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mountain bike riding in his younger years. Reading was his passion and he had a book within reach always. Above all was his faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Graveside service will be noon Wednesday Sept. 18, 2019, at Fayetteville National Cemetery.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneral chapel.com.

YLITTLE ROCK — J. Hardin Bale III won his battle over cancer as he stepped into eternity! His earthly journey complete, how glorious his reunion with his Savior, family & longlost friends must have been!!! From his earthly birthday July 16, 1972, to his eternal birthday Sept. 13, 2019, Hardin was a renaissance man who you would want to have with you on a desert island!

Those waiting to join him in his immediate family are the love of his life and reason to live-his son, John Hardin Bale IV, Kristy Lawson Bale, Sharon & Johnny Bale, Brooke, Evans & Hunter Bale. Also, Beverly Scarborough Bale, April & Matthew Bale-Brock & Sawyer, Nicole & Thomas Bale, Iva & Richard Lawson, Tammy, Ty, Bryce, Ryan, Tricia and Kyle Ebsen and Penny, Allen & Chris Thomason.

His friends described him best: “The fact that he has fought thru nine years of horrific pain in cancer, just to have one more day with John Hardin, has been my example, in the truest sense, of the love a dad should have for his son. There are no words I can use to express what our sadness will be for the physical loss of Hardin in our lives. My heart hurts at the thought of not having him here on this earth because he brought the best out of others whether in his Catholic High days, to the University of Arkansas at Monticello to directing car dealerships in Clarksville or Little Rock or the many hunting and fishing adventures, roping (I think he finished 8th in nation) or riding in his airboat across the river.

Saying that he is my hero is the absolute truth. I love that he delights in his son. His courageous nine-year battle against the dreaded “C” word alone makes him a hero by anyone’s standard. I love that he wants to spend time with John Hardin and that he has shared his passion for the outdoors, of fishing, hunting, and animals. I love that twinkle in his eye and that mischievous

smile that appears when he is kidding and joking with you. I love watching his face when he listens to someone talking because I think he is “reading between the lines” and is a great judge of character. I love that he has always been true to himself, “His own person”, not what he thought would please other people. I love that he is and always has been fiercely loyal to his friends. I love that he was like the Good Samaritan, always going out of his way when friends, and strangers alike, needed help. I once saw a tv show where a character said, “You should not fear death. It is just another phase of life. You get to live in a new place at a different address.” I hope my address will be very close to Hardin’s & we will be Eternal neighbors!”

Gratitude & Appreciation to Dr. Brad Baltz, Dr. Graves Hearnsberger, Dr. Daniel Brown, Pulmonary Assc. especially Dr. Gail McCracken, Dr. Robin DeVan, the nurses, respiratory therapists, support staff and house-keeping staff of Chi St. Vincent’s CCU & ICU.

A reunion of family & friends will be Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Wildwood Park, 20919 Denny Road, 4 p.m. Dress code, according to Hardin, “No suits and ties allowed! Blue jeans, boots and baseball caps acceptable!”

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a contribution in Hardin’s name, please consider: Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, 1 Children’s Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Ark., 72202, or giving@ archildrens.org, Catholic High School Foundation, 6300 Fr. Tribou Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or the Charity of your choice!

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.roller funeralhomes.com/chenal.

YLITTLE ROCK — Shirley Adair Smith of Little Rock, Ark., moved on to her next place Sept. 6, 2019. She went on her own terms surrounded by her family in the home she and her husband shared for 20 years. She was born Oct. 5, 1934, in Antlers, Okla., to Helen Catherine Talley and Lewell Siedell “Jack” Adair.

As a young girl, Shirley moved with her parents to Fort Smith, Ark. She later attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where she met the love of her life, Fletcher Bodky Smith of Camden, Ark. They were married Aug. 18, 1956, after her college graduation.

Shirley and Fletcher raised their sons in Pine Bluff, Crossett, Ark., and Zachary, La.

She has missed Fletch desperately since his death in 2013, and not just because he did all the cooking. They shared a happy sense of humor and a love of dancing, but most importantly they enjoyed truly special relationships with a tight-knit group of lifelong friends.

By middle-age, they and several others among their Crossett Supper Club moved to Little Rock where they continued to nourish their close ties. Many of Shirley’s most beloved friends have been in her life for well over 50 years.

Skip, Matt, Jack, and Anne are grateful for their generous help and emotional support during Shirley’s final days.

Shirley adored both of her sons and doted on her only grandchild. She also loved the children and grandchildren of her friends, proudly displaying their photos in her home. She was the best mother-in-law a person could hope to have. She was exceptionally kind and thoughtful. Shirley always dressed beautifully. She read voraciously.

Son Fletcher B. “Skip” Smith Jr. and Jane Sexton Planchon of Little Rock, and Matthew A. Smith of Taipei, Taiwan, already miss her terribly, as does her adored and adoring grandson Fletcher B. “Jack” Smith III. Her former daughter-in-law and special friend Anne Orsi of Little Rock and daughter-in-law Yang Su Feng of Taipei, and her dear companion Alma Dennis, deeply grieve her loss.

Services details are pending and will be announced shortly.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s or to the donor’s favorite charity. Those who knew and loved her are encouraged to raise a glass of chilled white wine in her honor. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

YLITTLE ROCK — Sharon Drake Tabor of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. She was born Jan. 2, 1943, to the late Col. Frank N. Drake and Margaret Manees Parker Drake Parker.

In addition to her parents,

she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ronald E. Tabor and sister-in-law Judy Moss and husband Joe.

She is survived by daughters Laura Stokes and husband Mark and Susan Tabor; son Scott E. Tabor and wife Denise; grandchildren Emily Stokes, Andrew Brightop, Madeline and Scott E. Tabor Jr.; sister-in-law Carol Garrison and husband Don; and three nephews.

She graduated from Hall High School in 1960. She then went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and was a Razorback Beauty. She was a former member of the Twentieth Century Club and the Country Club of Little Rock.

She enjoyed many hobbies including sewing, knitting and playing Mahjong. She cherished her time traveling with Ron and his golf group, and many of her favorite times were spent visiting friends in North Carolina and Paris, Tenn. She was an active member of the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Altar Guild and her Antique Club.

Sharon also loved her time with Ron at Eden Isle where they entertained countless family and friends. Her greatest joy in life was the time she spent and memories she made with her family, especially her four grandchildren.

The memorial service will be on Monday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m., at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72204; Susan G. Komen Ark., 904 Autumn Road, Suite 500, Little Rock, Ark., 72211; CARTI, 8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, Ark., 72205. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebel funeralhome.com.

YLAKELAND, Fla. — Dr. Ann Bailey Bynum died Sept. 10, 2019, at the Good Shepard Hospice in Lakeland, Fla. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Brother Richard Bailey and wife Deborah Bailey; daughters Holly Ann Bowles and husband Tom Bowles of Lakeland, Fla., and Susan Heather Vaughn and husband Richard Vaughn of Amelia Island, Fla.; grandchildren Brett Brasington, Lindsay Brasington Hamid and husband Taher Hamid, Jake Fritz, Savannah Fritz, Austin Bowles and Samuel Bowles, survive her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Preston Bynum.

Ann was born Dec. 8, 1940, in Siloam Springs to Robert and Sue Bailey. She had a successful career for 22 years at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences serving as associate vice chancellor for regional programs, director for the Center for Rural Health, director of the Rural Hospital Program, associate director for program Ddevelopment of the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), co-director of the Center for Distance Health, and assistant professor in the College of Public Health.

Dr. Bynum was appointed and served as a health policy officer for the National Rural Health Association; She held several appointments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the Workforce Development committee, the Interdisciplinary Community-Based Linkage Committee and the Telehealth Advisory Committee on Performance Measures. Ann served as board president of the Arkansas Komen Foundation and chairman of the Governor’s Breast Cancer Control Board.

She was instrumental in starting the Telemedicine Program at UAMS and is published in several professional Telemedicine Journals as well Journals of Rural Health.

Ann was active in her church, leading a prayer group and writing a blog on prayer. Ann often said writing the blog gave her immense joy. Preston and Ann moved to Lakeland, Fla., in December 2016 to be closer to her daughter.

A memorial service will be held at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 at 10 a.m., 1401 E. Main St., Siloam Springs, Ark. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C., 28607.